Apex Legends
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
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32 GB
51%usage
Xeon Platinum 8481C vs Core Ultra 7 265
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 7 26561% Score
- Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years newer
- Available for $374.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Xeon Platinum 8481C has 75 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 265 has a 20% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 265 boosts 39% higher.
LGA4677
Sockethelp
LGA1851Sapphire Rapids
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SServer/Workstation
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Platinum 8481C or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265. It's 11% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8481C on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 55/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265 than Xeon Platinum 8481C?expand_more
11% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon Platinum 8481C or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 61/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Platinum 8481C and Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
Performance: Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 55/100, Core Ultra 7 265 scores 61/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon Platinum 8481C or Core Ultra 7 265 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon Platinum 8481C or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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